Humor and Hope

for parents in the digital age

“ A Shel Silverstein-esque author for the digital age, Willow Older makes you laugh out loud and feel seen in the best of ways. ”

Erin Gordon, author of PEEPS and Look What You Made Me Do

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“ A Shel Silverstein-esque author for the digital age, Willow Older makes you laugh out loud and feel seen in the best of ways. ”

—Erin Gordon, author of PEEPS and Look What You Made Me Do

Pre-order the book

About Get Off That Screen!

Do you spend your days begging and bribing your kiddo to “Get off that screen!”?

This funny gift book for adults can’t eliminate screen addiction (including, ahem, your own). But it can help readers vent their very real frustrations (and enjoy a much-needed laugh) about raising teens and tweens in the digital age.

As a mom herself, Willow Older tackles this serious challenge with a warm, playful touch and refreshing honesty … and a surprising twist. Get Off That Screen! offers both humor and help for stressed-out parents, grandparents, and caregivers—and anyone trying to raise, educate, or connect with kids in a high-tech, always-plugged-in world.

Fans of Shel Silverstein and Adam Mansbach will giggle and groan their way through this whimsical, delightfully illustrated book, which will make readers feel seen and supported even as they worry about their “Anxious Generation” kids, whose digital dependence puts them at risk for poor sleep, low grades, depression, distraction, and more.

Readers will also benefit from an Afterword by digital-age parenting expert Katherine Martinko, who offers thoughtful, practical tips for managing family screen time.

Plus, discover books, podcasts, events, and other resources to help your whole household enjoy screen-free time together.

Do you spend your days begging and bribing your kiddo to “Get off that screen!”?

This funny gift book for adults can’t eliminate screen addiction (including, ahem, your own). But it can help readers vent their very real frustrations (and enjoy a much-needed laugh) about raising teens and tweens in the digital age.

As a mom herself, Willow Older tackles this serious challenge with a warm, playful touch and refreshing honesty … and a surprising twist. Get Off That Screen! offers both humor and help for stressed-out parents, grandparents, and caregivers—and anyone trying to raise, educate, or connect with kids in a high-tech, always-plugged-in world.

Fans of Shel Silverstein and Adam Mansbach will giggle and groan their way through this whimsical, delightfully illustrated book, which will make readers feel seen and supported even as they worry about their “Anxious Generation” kids, whose digital dependence puts them at risk for poor sleep, low grades, depression, distraction, and more.

Readers will also benefit from an Afterword by digital-age parenting expert Katherine Martinko, who offers thoughtful, practical tips for managing family screen time.

Plus, discover books, podcasts, events, and other resources to help your whole household enjoy screen-free time together.

Praise for Get Off That Screen!

“Willow Older injects some much-needed humor and hope into an otherwise overwhelming topic.”

Katherine Martinko
Author of Hold the Phone and Childhood Unplugged and creator of The Analog Family newsletter

“An all-too-relatable tribute to the challenge of prying kids—and ourselves!—off of screens.”

Catherine Price
#1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Break Up With Your Phone

“Just what the doctor ordered for the screen-addicted generation.”

Zibby Owens
Host of the “Totally Booked” podcast

“This whimsical tale is a balm for our shared exasperation.“

Tiffany Shlain
Artist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, bestselling author of 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection, and founder of The Webby Awards

“A lighthearted, relatable take on a tech issue that’s an everyday struggle for many of today’s families.“

Betsy Bozdech
Editorial Director, Head of Ratings and Reviews, Common Sense Media

“I wish this book had been around when my kids were teens!”

Liz Vaccariello
Author, speaker, and Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s World magazine

“Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, you need this book!”

Dabney Ingram
Executive Director of ScreenSense

“Get Off That Screen! is a joyful respite from the weary slog of trying to rip our kids off their screens.“

Julie Fingersh
Journalist and author of Stay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas

“Get Off That Screen! is a lifesaver and a fantastic gift for anyone you love.”

Judy Librach
Host of Finding Your Bliss on Zoomer Radio AM740

“With charm, humor, and a refreshing dose of honesty, Willow Older provides a breath of fresh air for any parent navigating the digital age.“

Kate Isler
WMarketplace CEO and author of Breaking Borders

“With humor, insight, and endearing illustrations—plus a surprising yet gentle twist—Willow Older offers a soft, ‘I feel your pain’ shoulder to rest upon.“

Vicki Larson
Award-winning journalist and author of LATitude and Not Too Old for That

“Funny, warm, and completely true, Get Off That Screen! is a loving nudge back to the life that awaits us, and our kids, just beyond the glow of a device.“

Grace Kraaijvanger
Founder & CEO of The Hivery

“With super-charged charm and sly humor, Willow Older has accomplished the near-impossible task of putting a smile on our faces and inspiring us to believe there’s a better path!”

Deborah Huber
Co-author of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World